In which Stuart and Andy are back... The Haunted Nerds return (although still recording via Skype), for a catch up. Expect a little chat about where they've been, a lot of listing the movies they've watched and a little bit of other stuff too. Links - Stuart: Linktree Andy: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: …

In this very short episode, Stuart explains where the And Why Not? episodes are heading, why they're moving and a little bit of what's to come. New links for And Why Not? Acast iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By hauntednerds

In which Stuart and Andy talk toons... Stuart and Andy get together to talk about & countdown their 10 favourite cartoons. But before they get into that, they have a little catch up about what they're working on (comics & commissions), what they've been watching (Reacher, Dune, Belfast, Mass) and the (probable) end of an era (Neighbours being axed)…

In which Stuart and Andy have an impromtu nerdy catch up... In this unplanned episode, Stuart and Andy have a bit of a catch up, a bit of a whinge, a bit of a reflection and a bit of a look to plans for the year ahead. Arty Shout-Out - Character Design Challenge (Instagram) Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain Links - Stuart: Linktree …

In which Stuart and Andy reflect on the important things from 2021... In this festive (ish) end of year edition, Stuart & Andy take a look back at their standouts of the year, from the world of TV, Films, Artists & comics. So grab a mulled wine and a mince pie and settle in for the final Isolated Nerds episode of 2021. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fo…

In which Stuart and Andy have an overdue catch up, from a safe distance... The Nerds finally get back together to talk commissions and other general nerdy stuff; including Only Murders In The Building, Bone, the Bald trailer and more. Shout Outs: Artists - ArtofPringo, ArtNineTwo Podcast - James Bond & Friends, Clear + Vivid with Alan Alda Comic - …

In which Stuart and Andy have a catch up, from a safe distance... The Nerds have a bit of Nerdy catch up, talking comic cons, movies (Deep Rising & The Dead Don't Die) and TV (Ghosts) and some other bits that neither of us can remember (so let us know if we say anything particularily controversial). Shout Outs: Artists - Florian Satzinger Paperwalk…

In which Stuart and Andy are joined by Steve Sims, from a safe distance, to spread some dirty business... The Nerds are joined by special guest Steve Sims for an epic chat about art, comics, KickStarters, movies and more. Strap in folks, this one is a long one! You can find the images Steve talks about during the art chat, over on our Facebook page…

In which Stuart Mulrain asks Forpe the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by Darrell Thorpe (Errol vs Evil, George Mayhem, Pussy Manfists), to talk comics, pushing yourself creatively and more... LINKS Forpe: Linktree The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Linktree Stuart: Linktree True Believers: Linktree Title Music - …

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for another rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling catch up of what's been going on, including some commissions chat, a bit of comic & movie chat, before getting all foody towards the end. SPOILER WARNING for Jack Reacher Book 3 (Tripwire) Shout Outs: All Star Superfan…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for another rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling catch up of what's been going on, what they've been working on, reading and watching (including The Mitchells vs The Machines & Army Of The Dead - so expect possible spoilers). SPOILER WARNING - See above Shout Outs - …

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for a rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling talk about arty stuff, weird dreams, imposter syndrome, a bit of ranting and a catch up of what they've been reading & watching. NOTE - Stuart mistakenly says that this is episode 5, instead of episode 6. Counting never was …

In which Stuart discovers the origins of This Foul Earth... In this pilot episode for a (potentially) new sporadic series, Stuart talks to John Tucker about his podcast series This Foul Earth, discussing the genesis of the idea, how he brought it to life and its success on the Slovenian Comedy Podcast Chart. Links - John: Website - Twitter @johntuc…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk Zack Snyders Justice League... The Nerds buckle to the dazzle of jumping on a bandwagon (and test the waters of an And Why Not? spoiler special) to discuss the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Is it better than the theatrical cut? Is it the masterpiece the fans believed it to be? Does it…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for a Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to talk arty stuff, website launches, rebrands, the highs & lows of the KickStarter and more. NOTE - This new episode has been split into two parts (this one and one looking at the Snyder Cut of Justice League, which will drop a minute after this one).…

In which Stuart Mulrain asks David Robertson the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by David Robertson (Fred Egg Comics, That Comic Smell), to talk comics and more... LINKS David - Twitter @FredEggComics - Blogspot That Comic Smell - Website - Twitter @ThatComicSmell The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Twitter @Haunte…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk trying something new... The Nerds return with some more rambling Nerdy chat (honest, they tried to be a slicker podcast with this one, but they don't make it very far). This week they talk trying & learning new art skills, catch up on what they've been watching and reading, plug the N…

For the first Nerds Roundtable, Stuart & Andy are joined by the creative force behind ArtNineTwo; Damian & Helena Edwardson (and Marty the dog), for a chat about art and creating it. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain Links - ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube Omen To That Podcast: PodBean The Nerds Who Ha…

In which Stuart Mulrain asks Alan Henderson the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by Alan Henderson (Penned Guin), to talk comics and more... LINKS Penned Guins - Twitter @PennedGuin - Etsy - Facebook Alan - Twitter @Shadow1972 The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Twitter @HauntedNerds | Facebook The Nerds Who Publish…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for the return of this nerdy nonsense... After a 7 month absence, the Haunted Nerds are back (via the power of Skype) for more of that Nerdy chat you love to listen too (after you've run out of the stuff you really love listening too and the silence is just too much to cope with). This time S…

In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk Small Press Comics... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is again joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) for a chat about Small Press Comics, what that term means, the pros and cons of the terms and the place it has within the wider world of comics. They also…

In which Stuart Mulrain asks Damian Edwardson the big question... Series Two of Why Comics? kicks off with Stuart being joined by Damian Edwardson (Galaxy Grappling Alliance/ArtNineTwo), to talk comics and more... LINKS ARTNINETWO - Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube OMEN TO THAT PODCAST - PodBean STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Faceb…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk film scores... For the second time; Stuart is joined by Andy via Skype for the second episode from our respective isolations. This episode, Stuart and Andy create the ultimate film score mixtape, with each of them picking 10 of their favourite pieces of film score music. They also tal…

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance... For the first time; Stuart is joined by Andy via Skype for the first episode from our respective isolations. Up for discussion this episode are Troobs 2020, the postponement of Troobs 2021, A Drawing A Day, March Of Robots 2020, movies they've been watching and more. Title Music - Who My Tr…

In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk about reviews... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) for a chat about reviews, reviewers and the art of reviewing... Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain LINKS; TONY- Website - Twitter @Ezohyez TOM - Twitt…

In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk about the year to come... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) to talk about what they would like to see in the world of comics in 2020. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain LINKS; TONY- Website - Twitter @…

In which Stuart is joined in the NerdCave by an old friend to talk about the year that was 2019... Andy returns to the pod to join Stuart in a conversation about 2019, discussing everything from their personal highs and lows, favourite films, comics and more, all in that usual rambling way that is the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves. Title Music - Who…

In which Stuart Mulrain asks Pete Genepool the big question... This episode, Stuart is joined by Pete Genepool (ComicHaus), to talk comics and answer the big question (with some random tangents including Hollyoaks & Astro Turf!!!)... WARNING - This episode contains spoilers for the last X-Men film; Dark Phoenix. Sorry about that. Recommendations - …

In which Stuart Mulrain asks Tom Stewart the big question... This episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - That Comic Smell, Fred Egg Comics, Comic Arts Festival Podcast, READ COMICS! LINKS TOM - Twitter @uramyx THAT COMIC SMELL - Website - Twitter @ThatComicSmell S…

In which Stuart asks Steve Sims the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Steve Sims (Beast Hunting Battle Badgers), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Bone, Usagi Yojimbo, TMNT: City Fall, Akira, The Fabulous Freak Brothers, Maus, Circuside, Just Go To Cons BEAST HUNTING BATTLE BADGERS #5 is out no…

In which Stuart asks Barry Nugent the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Barry Nugent (Geek Syndicate), to talk comics (with some tangents into the films & TV they inspired) and answer the big question... Recommendations - Planetary, DC: The New Frontier, Half Past Danger, Queen & Country, Velvet LINKS; UNSEEN SHADOWS - Twit…

In which Stuart asks Sara Dunkerton the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Sara Dunkerton (MULP), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Maus, Elmer, Blacksad, Grandville, Mouse Guard, Beasts Of Burden, Beast Hunting Battle Badgers, Brian Talbot: Grandville and the Anthropomorphic Tradition LINKS; SA…

In which Stuart asks Russell Mark Olson the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Russell Mark Olson (Gateway City), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Corpse On The Imjin!, Harvey Kurtzman, EC Comics, Joe's Bar, Torpedo, Slots, Pup & Grumpicorn & Matt Hardy LINKS; RUSSELL - Twitter @russell_m_olson…

In which Stuart asks Nick Prolix the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by the mighty Nick Prolix (Slang Pictorial, Cockney Kung-Fu), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - The Seven Sagas Of Silverbeard, John Tucker, Atom Agency, Owen Sherwood/The Incredible Plight Of Tony Featherneck LINKS; NICK - Twi…

In which Stuart asks Vince Hunt the question; Why Comics?... This time, Stuart completes his trilogy of Awesome Pod hosts and is joined by Vince Hunt (The Red Mask From Mars, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - EAGLE, BATTLE, STORM FORCE, GARTH ENNIS PUNISHER,…

In which Stuart asks Sarah Millman the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Sarah Millman (NPC Tea/Heart Of Time) to talk about creating comics, working as a freelancer, the convention experience and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Jen Wang, Shaun Tan, Nyankees, Yotsuba, Stephanie Seed LINKS; SARAH- Patreon - Tw…

In which Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe & Tony Esmond to talk comic cons... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe (CICE) and Tony Esmond (ACP) to talk about the UK Comic Convention scene. We talk the highs, lows and all the stuff inbetween. SHOUT OUTS; Nottingham Comic Con, Leamington Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Oldh…

In which Stuart asks Dan Butcher the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Dan Butcher (Vanguard/The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Invincible, Kingdom, Rachael Smith, Reckless Hero & John Tucker LINKS; DAN- Website - Twitter @VanguardComic ACP - Podbean …

In which Andy and Stuart talk about music to draw to... Andy returns to the NerdCave to talk about the music they listen to when they draw, talk a little about some of the films they've seen recently (spoilers for Avengers Endgame and Bumblebee) and answer the question; "where the hell has Andy been?!!!" Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Cu…

In which Stuart asks John Tucker the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by John Tucker (Adrift, Plan A/Plan B) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Gunshow, Nedroid Picture Diary & Charles H. Raymond LINKS; JOHN- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook …

In which Stuart asks Tony Esmond the question; Why Comics?... For the first episode of our new series, Stuart is joined by Tony Esmond (NoBrow, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - In Waves & Kingdom LINKS; TONY- Website - Twitter @Ezohyez NOBROW - Website - Tw…

In which Stuart attempts to explain the 2 new Nerds Series... In this brief preview mini-episode, Stuart talks about - in his usual rambling way - his plans for the new upcoming Nerds Series, that will be launching soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By hauntednerds

In which Stuart talks nonsense with Tony Esmond... While Andy is away, Stuart got together with The Awesome Comics Podcast's (and professional Steven Seagal lookalike) Tony Esmond, for a semi planned chat about Superman movies, comic book movies in general and a bit more. NOTE: The audio on the recording with Tony isn't great and breaks up in place…

In which Andy and Stuart mostly talk drawing. Again... The Nerds are back to talk about finishing March Of Robots, making the switch to digital art, that Star Wars Trailer, Tim Burton's Batman at 30 and more. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain KickStarter Shout-Outs for; Slang Pictorial, Blop, Brawler, The Lang Walk Hame, Late Knight…

In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing, robots and more... To celebrate the March drawing project 'March Of Robots', Stuart and Andy talk about their experiences so far, drawing in general, plus some robots, MCU and other nerdy chat in the usual rambling style you've come to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In which Stuart & Andy have a post Troobs 2019 debrief and talk about the falling out that neither of them noticed they'd had. They also talk Making Comics With Springworth, what they're working on next, answer some "listeners" questions and talk about the pros & cons of taking part in drawing projects.Expect the usual incoherent ramblings of two o…

In which Stuart and Andy see out the series and the year with some picks for their highs of 2018.Join two exhausted Nerds as they try to remember the stuff that happened to them in the last 12 months, in the usual rambling manner you've come to love/put up with when you have nothing else to listen too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

In which Stuart & Andy didn't have anything planned so they opened the floor to listeners questions...Fall for our click baiting description that they reveal their deepest and darkest secrets as they answer questions about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Plugholes & Assassinations vs Murder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing...Whilst Stuart hides himself away from the vengeful wrath of Gary Busey, he and Andy celebrate Sketchtember with another drawing special and talk about why they draw, making money from art, pushing yourself to create and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In which Stuart & Andy reflect on the Troobs Summer Variant, Stuart's trip to the DC Exhibition & Harry Potter Studio Tour, James Bond, selling sketch pages and more (plus Stuart rejoices over the end of The Big Bang Theory - the misery is almost over). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…